We all have heard the horror stories. Starving horses; Greyhounds dumped like trash after they can no longer run; dogs on chains in the sun without food or water; illegal puppy mills, overcrowded shelters, people hoarding multiple animals in atrocious conditions. After getting over the shock, there are things that can be done.

Fortunately there are people who spend their time, effort and money to alleviate the plight of these "poor souls without a voice." These helpless animals are in need of our loving support to balance the sometimes cruel or ill-advised humans in charge of their care.

The members of the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) is just such a group of caring people. You can help them help animals in need by doing some of your holiday shopping at their first Fabulous Estate Sale, November 19th and 20th at Buchanan Hall in Upperville, Virginia.

Animal Rescue Fund members have gathered an incredible assortment of beautiful items just in time for the holiday shopping season. Why not consider doing some of your "Present Buying" for your family and friends at this fabulous sale.

You will find a collection of furniture, linens, decorative items, Christmas décor, clothing, books, paintings, antique hat pins, jewelry and much, much more. Included is a wonderful pair of 30" tall candelabra, a complete never used set of crystal glassware, French sofa and chair, vases, kitchen items, designer purses and stocking stuffers of every kind.

Please plan to visit Upperville's Buchanan Hall, a venue large enough to display the array of goods, Saturday, November 19th or Sunday, October 20th. You will find ample convenient parking. Please note the ARF ad in this Eccentric issue. Every dollar you spend at the sale will go directly to aid our animal friends.

Come to the all-volunteer staffed ARF Estate Sale at Buchanan Hall, in Upperville on Route 50 on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m for the best Holiday bargain shopping ever. If you have something special to donate, there is still time. Please contact ARF at 540 364 9123.